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Tesla Model S P85

Nov 12th, 2014

Tesla Model S P85

Ever since I laid eyes on Tesla's converted Lotus sports car at the L.A. Auto Show, I was hooked. It took seeing a 2013 model outside a Chinese foot massage for me to order my own. Picking it up in early 2014 for $113,000, I was the proud owner of the 12,350th Model S made. No haggling, just an easy buying process.

Driving it? Pure thrill. 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, handling like a champ – even compared to my Porsche. Luxury features sealed the deal. Sure, recharging could be a wait, but cutting-edge tech has its costs.

Here's the kicker: If I'd bought Tesla stock instead, I'd be sitting on $1,625,000. Yet, no regrets. The speed, style, and sheer joy of driving my Tesla beats a big bank account any day.

Picking up my brand new Tesla S P85!

My Tesla was just the 12,350 ever made!

On a trip to Napa we scheduled a plant tour and were amazed by the technology used to make this beautiful car.

On my way back from kayaking Big Bear Lake, I was hit from behind. It cost $19,000 to fix this mess

Made a visit to see how the repairs were coming along

Visiting Joshua Tree National Park

On my way to Mammoth Lakes, I loved this shot!

Red Rock outside of Vegas

Death Valley, the perfect place to open up the Tesla

I always love to drive up to Castaic Lake in the Tesla

Driving up to see the flowers in Carizzo Plain National Monument

Above Ojai

Lake Isabela

On With my other two rides

Above beautiful Ventura California